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FROM THE PIAZZA ROOF.
Accident TO a Former Prominent NeN
Haven Man.

Haven We an
Mr.. Ralph H. Park of Hartford, who was
for many years the much esteemed principal
of the Wooster school in this city, met with
serious accident Monday last. He has
been at the Park homestead in Preston, Ill
of pneumonia for some time, and went to
Norwich Sunday, suffering from brain fever
and in demented condition. He thought
his attendants had been giving him poison.
He was taken to the residence of his brother,
Chief Justice PARK, on River avenue, Laurel
Hill, and watcher procured for him. Mon
day morning he left his bed, put on an over
coat and thinking he was going to the
Wauregan House, stepped out of the second
story window onto the roof of the piazza, and
before he could be reached fell from the roof
to the platform below. He received appar-
emily only a few slight bruises. The Nor
wich Bulletin of yesterday reports that h, is
no better. Mr.. Park is in the publishing
business In Hartford.
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A Hermit NTfser's Fate.

DAYTON, o., Nov. 22.-Charles Pattison, a
hermit miser, aged eighty nine, living at No.
246 High street, was found in dying condi-
ton this morning from the effects of burns
received as supposed by falling into the fire.
He died shortly afterward. Cancelled about
his lonely premises were found $3.50 in old
gold coins, $50 in paper money and So. go in
silver. He was also the possessor of valuable
real estate. He had lived alone for many
years.
Probably Agents of the Clan-na.Gael.
LONDON, Nov. 22.-It is stated that many
sol distant miners arrived at Liverpool from
possession and that they decanped on hear.
ing of the arrests made. Is is supposed that
they are agents of the Clan ma, Gael.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-11-23
Funeral of a Brother of Mr.. s. H.
MOseley.


Harvey E. Moseley, formerly a citizen of
Springfield, who recently moved to St. Paul,
Mimi, died at the latter place Thursday. Mr.
Moseley has not been well man for some
years. He was born in Sixteen Acres sixty
five years ago, his father being well known
farmer of that section. He went to Spring
field, Mass, about twenty years ago and for
some time was general agent of the Etna
Life Insurance company, and later for a
number of years he was conductor on the
New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad
and is well remembered by many friends
here. Although Mr.. Moseley entered little
into public affairo, he was respected by all
who knew him. His brother, Seth 81. Nose
ley, formerly at the Massasoit House, is now
the proprietor of the New Haven House.
Another brother lives at West Springfield.
The funeral took place yesterday.
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8eaI Estate
FeDR SALE


49, HOUSE and lot on James street; lot 37x110;
Ez; house has 1s rooms. No reasonable offer re-
<i''A4= A''3 ME iS IN REAL ESTATE OFFICE.
ns2 759 Chapel street.
OWN YOUR OWN HOUSE,
LIVERY tenant in New Haven can severally
IL through the American Allotment Association
let that can be bought or built upon at its proper
cost for less cash each month than must ord1narl-
proneFtv t@ by deed to family or heirs free
and clear in case OF death before completing the
payments without additional cost.
Office, 775 Chapel street.
H. w. EEEECORNEEV, General Agent.
net 6m --
FOR SALE.
"A VALUABLE building site for manufac-
n turing or commercial purposes near to the
channel on the east side OF the river 1usG
frontaee. with 81 feet on the highway. Inquire at
the office of ALLING g. WEBB, 80 Church street.
MS I'm
For Sale Cheap.
FARM Of IS with stock and t9Ss i de-
"A. sired. Address A. THIS oFF1cE'
Hinnan's Real Estate and Fire
Insurance Agency.
Money to Loan at Per Cent. Interest.
- Houses and lots nought and sold.
ES::i Farms for sale or exchange for city prop
LUZ erty Rents and collections specially Fire
l To a RRNT@No Is Dwight street, rsclass house
and barn; rent cheap.
l.. Il. RINNEAEs
MD 60 Church Street. Open evenings
FOR SALE.
~ AROUSE AND LOT in the northern part
ct the f s of o house Contains Is
rooms, and there is good barn on the premises;
sold at bargain if sold soon. large per cent of
the purchase money can remain on mortgage.
mERwINs REAL ESTATE OFFICE,
$50 Chapel Street.
FOR SALE.
49, A FINE Brick House and Barn on one OF
E:.: best streets in city; large lot with some fruit
EA!!s Also nice brick house; IL rooms, on line OF
horse cars for sSS WANTED.
S5O.OOOeiSeyn prSo Gst :.
100000. AgOOd loan. First-cia"S
parties FOR RENT,
Several new houses on Whitney avenue, with ev-
erything in the way of improvements; very desira-
l.. T. COMSTOCK & co.
no. 70 CHURCH STREET. ROOM
eg- oflce open evenings from z to 8:
FOR RENT.
- OFFICES Nos. and 4, first floor, over New
ss;;:i haven Bank, now occupied by new a0rA
laiaA Life Insurance Company, VINO VIII c ren4te
January 1st 10 rooms now 9GcuPleq noSre Of New
York Life Insurance Co., or New haven banA'
n10tf
For Sale aS a Sacrifice.
VERY central first class 3-story and basement
n modern built brick bouse, 3-story extension.
10 good living rooms bath, closets, paptr1es ana
marble bowls hot and cold water; marble NANTES,
range furnace AMI set tubs; hard finished walls,
handsomely papered; fine location foP aoctor OF
moved to N Y; will sell for So $50: part on mort
gage Apply to DIR. Osborne, Ill York street, from
p fo3 Nd I'm
FOR RENT.
- TWO central flats with all modern i'm
HI
AA -proYements
Also small house at Oyster Point
JOHN T. SLOAN,
S2S Chapel Street.
Onon avapipgs n3
FOR RENT,
o. SEVERAL well lighted lofts. with or with
ks:iiI ont steam power, s. PECK & CO.,
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Democrats Given a surprise Party.

DOVER, N. H, Nov. 22.-The Dover mu,
nicipal election, which took place to-day,
was unusually exciting. George G. Lowell
(Rep.) for mayor received 1859 votes to COS
for Whitehouse (Dem.) Heretofore the aver
age Republican majority has been only 155
and the result is big surprise to the Demo
Gratis. OF ten aldermen chosen eight are Re-
publicans and of fifteen councilmen elected
ten are Republicans. When Mrs. Mary E.
Dow went to the polls in ward to vote for
school committee her vote was accepted.
This becoming known seventeen other ladies
residing in different wards followed suit and
cast their ballots for their favorite candidates.
On joint ballot in the council in 1887 the
Republicans had nineteen TO six Democrats.
In 1888 the Republicans will muster eighteen
to seven for the Democrats. For ward Off
GERS the Republicans carried wards l. 2, 3
and 4, and the Democrats ward s.
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ABOUT $4,000 REALIZED.

Henry G.. HserWin Post Fair Closes
After a Successful Weeks Run
Prizes Won.
The Henry G. Merwin post fair closed last
evening after a very successful run of over a
week The various committees in charge
worked hard and are entitled to much credit
for their Iabors for the old soldiers. About
50 500 was realized. The following prizes
were drawn last evening; Lounge, Sam Nor
ris; Grand Army mat, R. E. Hutchinson;
lady tennis racket, Mrs. Diebel; dog portrait,
Ina Sherwood; clothes wringer, F. h. Far
ron; Smyrna rug. Maud Morris; toilet mat,
]. D. Plunkett; chess tables, J. E. Brennan.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-11-23
Death of NEiss Ella i. smith.

Miss Ella Irene, daughter of Mr.. James B.
Smith, the produce merchant on State street,
died yesterday at the parental home, No. 80
Orange street. She died of pneumonia,
which was superinduced by severe cold
contracted while returning from paying a
visit in New York Deceased was q lady of
very estimable character, and her death will
be much lamented by large circle of
friends. Everything that devoted and ten
der care and her physician could do were IN
availing. Deceased was a member of the
George street NJ f. church.
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LOST.
7 asst Saturday, white and black dog, part
4 4 shepherd and hound; collar on with registered
number 305; a reasonable reward will be paid by re-
turning him to
n23 3t* 382 OAK STREET.
LOST,
~ ON Orange street about O'Clock Tues
A~Sa day afternoon, female Gordon setter,
with nickel collar. Reward for return to
VIM. H BROWN,
ma 1t 81 Church street.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-11-23

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22.-The frat formal
conference between the English commission
ers and the American negotiators upon the
fisheries question was held to-day in the
diplomatic reception rooms at the depart
ment of State. The session opened promptly
at o'clock, all of the negotiators being pres
ent with the exception of the two secretaries,
Messrs- Moore and Bergne, and lasted until
5:10, when an adjournment was taken until
Monday next
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A Pretty Roat Race.

BosToN, Nov. 22.-John Mckay, of Hall
fax, defeated Conley. of Portland, in a three
mile race with turn on the Charles river this
afternoon. The water was smooth as glass
and the race was interesting throughout.
Conley had boats length advantage during
the first half of the race, but after making
the turn Mckay gradually closed on him and
took the lead, winning by several lengths
time 21m. los. The race was for $3.50 6
side
Morning journal and courier., 1887-11-23
OWN YOUR OWN HOUSE,

LIVERY tenant in New Haven can severally
IL through the American Allotment Association
come to own any real estate they will personally Sc
lect that can be bought built upon at its proper
cost for less cash each month than must oTdinari-
ly be paid to rent the property, and have the
property convey ed by deed to family heirs free
and clear in case OF death before completing the
payments without additional cost.
ORFee. IT'S Chapel street.
H. w. M EcCOERNEEY, General Agent
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FOX 9 "A LIE.
a VALUABLE building site for ma NJ &C
channel on the east side of the river just
above Tomlinson's bridge. Over 1000 feet water
the office Of ALLING g. WEBB, SO Church street
milf i'm
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BARRETT AND BOOTH
To Visit England and To Build
Theater Together I'm New YORK.

10 visit England and To Build a
Theater Together Nm New York.
PITTsBURG, Nov. 22.-Lawr ence Barrett
the tragsdian, said to-day that he contem-
plated a brief trip to England with Mr..
Booth Regarding the rumor that the two
tragedians would erect theater in New
York for the exclusive production of the le-
climate drama Mr.. Barrett said: ''It is true
we have in contemplation the erection of q
metropolitan theater, although not exclusive
ly for the legitimate drama. It will be at
least two years before the scheme can be
consummated, but when it is all sorts of
pure and meritorious works will be pro-
duced u
Morning journal and courier., 1887-11-23

Norwich, Nov. 22.-Two masked men
broke into the residence of Peter Williams in
Ledyard early Tuesday morning and placing
a revolver at Mr. Williams head demanded
his money or his life. A struggle ensued in
which Williams was knocked insensible
Mrs. Williams opened trunk and gave the
thieves wallet containing $50 and they de-
camped. Williams is seventy years old. No
clue to the thieves has been found.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-11-23
Excursions.
MEXICO
CALIFORNIA.

Special Trains, WItH slIecIaI LILIle scLeQuIes, ID
order to bring all picturesque sections of the route
into daylight view. All the principal cities to be
visited, and ten days in the City of Mexico. Side
trips to points of interest, including Six
Days excursion over the Picturesque Mexican Rail-
way, with visits to Puebla, the Pyramid of Cholula,
Tlaxcaa, Orizaba and the Tropics complete
round of California with choice of routes returning
and the time the Pacific coast to be extended at
pleasure. Ten returning parties from California
under special escort and the tickets also good on all
trains.
In addition to the above party will leave Boston
Monday, March 12, in a train of vestibuled Pullman
palace cars with dining car, for a tour of AZ days
through the Southern States and Mexico
Dates ofCalifornia Excursions December and g.,
January 3 10, 16 and %, February 2. and 20, and
March and r..
W. RAYMOND. I. A. WHITCOMB
gS@Send for descriptive circulars, designating
whether book relating to Mexico California tours
is desired.
w. RAYMOND.
1896 Washington street, opp. School ST..
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A FARM of s5 acres with stock and tools il de-
n sired Address A, THIS OFFICE
n15 12t
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r. Heaxar webb NT.r-,as

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22.-J. Beaver Webb,
the English yacht designer, was to-day mar
ried in the presence of a distinguished as
sembly, among whom were various foreign
ministers, to Miss Alice May, daughter of
DR.. John F. May. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev Alfred Harding, rector of
st. Paul's Episcopal church. The happy
couple will make short bridal tour and re-
turn to New York city where they will take
up their permanent residence.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-11-23
Gladstone Makes An Apology,

LONDON, Nov. 22.--Mr. Gladstone has
written a letter to Colonel Doping apologiz-
ing for inaccurate statements he had made
concerning him in reference to the occur
renee at Gweedore, Ireland. He says he did
not mean to impute to Colonel Doping the
use of a loaded rifle. Colonel Doping is
satisfied with the apology and has Withdrawn
his action against Mr. Gladstone
Morning journal and courier., 1887-11-23
KIMBALL AND ANARCHY.
The Hartford Pastor Narrowly Escapes
Losing His Church.

Losing His Church.
HARTFORD, Nov. 22.-At the meeting of
the United society this evening called to dis
charge from church duties the Rev. John G..
Kimball, Mr. A. E. Burr offered a resolution
to that effect. It was moved to substitute a
resolution endorsing him, but saying the
church did not believe in anarchy. After
a discussion of about two hours the amend
ment was voted 40 to 80, but before the mo-
ton as amended passed the meeting Was ad-
iourned. At the outset the Kimball party
undertook to exclude reporters, but this was
defeated by a small majority.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-11-23
a Criminal Pardoned.

P1rrsFIELD, Mass, Nov. 22.-Merrick A.
Burbank. son of Abram Burbank, who has
for a fortnight been lying at the point of
death from paralysis, was to-day pardoned
from the county Jail where he was under an
eighteen months sentence for criminally as
saulting Mary McGrelby at Lenox last June.
He is in critical condition. The condition
of his father together with petition of fifty
citizens to the Governor was instrumental in
obtaining his release.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-11-23
A Gable Road For New York

NEW York, Nov. 22.-An evening paper
says cable railway company has been form
ed with capital of $1O,oOO,0Oo to build a
surface cable railroad from the Battery to Fort
George to Kings Bridge through West street,
Broadway and 155th street. Among the in
corporators are said to be James J. Coogan,
Isaac L. Peet and Lawson N Fuller
Morning journal and courier., 1887-11-23

LONDON, Nov. 22-Two thousand crofters
on the isle of Lewis supplied with rifles,
tents, etc., have commenced campaign to
exterminate the deer in the forests. They
allege that six thousand crofters are starving
who ought to be living on the land now given
up to deer and they declare that in adopting
their present course they are actuated by
sheer necessity.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-11-23

FO1O NCb6Es
The New Ravens and Waterburys play at
Lincoln rink tomorrow afternoon at two
o'clock.
The Meridens have the heaviest team on the
surface in Doe, Valiant, Hsnnaford and
Lampkins. Dean and Connors are the light
weights.
Tomorrow afternoon the New Ravens will
play the Waterburys at Lincoln rink This
is the first appearance of the Waterburys
here. The game will be called at 2 o'clock
Lampkins of the Meriden team was in town
the other day, says the Danbury Democrat
Some of the boys asked him where he had
been all summer. "Oh," he said, "I've been
following the races. Made lots of Doodle,
too. Just look; these clothes are all new, got
them anyway" He wore rough REFER coat,
pair of 50 or SO pants and beaver with a
large majority of it dents. eyes" he con-
tinued, 81 bought these for cash; paid the
man 81 for the suit and he threw in the bea-
yer, collar, necktie and shirt stud. You
bet I've been making money" He left for
Meriden with the firm determination to make
more money this winter.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-11-23

MONTREAL, Nov. 22.-Business in the
courts here is very far behind, owing to
what is almost deadlock between bench and
bar, the latter charging the bench with lazi-
ness and the bench charging the bar with I'M
professional conduct. The Montreal bar re-
Gently used strong language about country
judges and to-day one of them refused to sit
in court here.
An Infatuated Saloon Keeper KILLED.
CHATTANOOGA, Nov. William Baldwin,
saloon keeper, attacked three police officers
this afternoon with a revolver because they
had arrested his driver charge of selling
liquors on Sunday without license. A gen
eral duel followed when Baldwin was fatally
shot three times, dying in half an hour.
Policeman Howard was shot in the head and
will probably die
Morning journal and courier., 1887-11-23
FOR THE OITY,s BENEFIT.

Meeting of the Chamber Of Commerce
Last Night-Nearly All the Commit.
tees Organized and Ready for Work
The Reports Very Encouraging
and Renewed ActIvftY-IhIrty-Tw
New Members Join - Hon. N. d.
Sperry Speaks.
A meeting of the Chamber of Commerce
was held last evening in the rooms of the
Security Insurance company in the Lyon
building on Chapel street. There was good
attendance and the work already done and in
contemplation carries with it unmistakable
evidence that the members of the chamber
are working hard for the good Of the city.
President James D. Dewell presided at the
meeting. Thirty-two names were presented
for membership. A vote by ballot was tax
en- on each name separately as it was pro-
posed, and all were elected. The new mem
harS are.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-11-23
The Clown PRINCE staring indoors.

BERLIN, Nov. 23.-The Crown Prince is
keeping within doors at San Reno, the wea-
Their being variable DR.. Franch, of Cannes,
dined with the Prince TODAY and found him
enjoying hearty appetite and in good
spirits. The Tageblatt asserts that Prof.
Virehow discovered very few eancerous cells
in the discharged matter from the Princes
larynx which was sent to him for examin-
alton
Morning journal and courier., 1887-11-23

DAMAR1scorTA, Me-, Nov. 22.-Mrs. Jane
Wilson Edgecomb died to-day, aged one hun
bred and two years, four months and twelve
days. She had eleven children, the Oldest a
daughter aged eighty-three years, who is now
living in Boston. Her husband died in 1871.
She had enjoyed good health and intellect
ual vigor until the two months past.
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aew 8artn 9ailg g9urnine gunrnal and Courier.

Local weather Record.
FOR NOV. %, 1887.
z. 8. 10
A. II. Pm. P. n.
EaroYnetsr 1929 1926 5000
7Tharnometer 90 az 35
HuInidftY...... 78 81 G5
Wind, direction and
velocity in miles
Weather. Clear Smoky FOggy
Mean bar, 30 49, mean temp. as; mean humid
ity, e5.
inches.
Max. hourly velocity Of wind. 10 miles.
Total excess or deficiency of temperature since
January i,-4.23 degrees.
Total excess or deficiency Of precipitation since
Jan. $50 in.
FOR NOV. g, 1876
Mean bar. 30. 81; mean temp. 40
Max. temp, 4S; min temp 30.
j. H SHERMAN. Sgt. Sig. Corps
Nots: A minus sigR E-lpredTed TO Thermometer
readings indicates temperature below zero.
UT" in connection with rainfall indicates a
trace of precipitation too small to measure.
sSnow is melted and resulting depth of water no.
ted under rainfall.
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EnR SALE .

For Sale as a Sacrifice.
VERY central first class s-story and basement
~ modern built brick bouse, 3-story extension,
Is good living rooms, BATH closets, pantries and
marble bowls, hot and cold water marble man6les'
handsomely papered; fine location for doctor or
large family few blocks g. a abe F. O. owner rtr
gage Apply to DIR. Osborne, Ill York street, from
% 3o 2 Nd i'm
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THE ELECTION Ar PROv1DENoR
Results in No Choice Being Made Flo


Mayor.
PROVIDENCE, Nov. 22.-Tne municipal
election here to-day resulted in the return of
the present incumbents of the offices of city
treasurer, harbor master, overseer of the poor
and superintendent of health, all Repub-
licans, but there was no election for mayor
There were four candidates for the mayoralty
in the field, namely, Gilbert f. Robbins
Rep.), the present mayor, James Mentally
Dem. J, Augustus S. Miller (eitizen's) and John
T. Blodgett (prohibition). Miller, who is an
independent Democrat in politics and the
president of the common council, was put up
at the last moment by men not wholly agree-
able to any of the other candidates and was
supported largely by better class of Demo
Gratis and some Republicans who feared the
election of the regular Democratic nominee
and wanted to defeat it. A majority was res
quired to elect and Mr.. Robbins failed of it
by about 200, the vote standing: Robbins
4,239, McNally 3, 112. Miller 1874, Blodgett
29S. Another election must be called with
in ten days and a majority will then also be
required to elect. The common council
stands: Republicans 80, Democrats Ii.
Aldermen: Republicans s, Democrats 3
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Chairman r
No. Hn-o- NNuarp1

Secretaries Of each ward meeting viii please at
once send names of delegates to town convention To
undersigned; also send names nominated for alder
men and councilmen, correctly spelled.
HUGH DALEY,
Chairman Republican Town Committee.
Nav Haven November 49, 1887.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-11-23
The struggle AgaInst coercion

DUBLIN, Nov. 22.-At the meeting of the
National league to-day Mr.. Harrington stated
that the members of the local branches in
stead of being intimidated by the govern
ment's proclamations had largely increased
their subscriptions since the proclamations
were issued. Mr.. Timothy Healey, refer
ring to comments upon Irish members of
Parliament who were compelled to evade the
police, denied that they were placed in an
undignifed position. He said that in tkeir
present position he would not give straw
for dignity.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-11-23
Fourth Ward.

The Republican voters of the Fourth ward are
requested to meet at 253 Water street on Friday
evening. November 18th, at O'Clock, for the pur-
pose of tlectng delegates to the City and town con-
ventons nominate ward officers and to transact any
other business that may be presented at said meet
ing. EDWARD WINES
Chairman Ward Committee.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-11-23
Handsome G1fts from The Gar.

BERLIN, Nov. 22.-The Gear has sent the
decoration of the order of st. Stanislaus to
Police Director RecLlofen, diamond snuff
box to General Won Werden and Eve thou
sand marks to the soldiers of the Alexander
repinent
Morning journal and courier., 1887-11-23
Eleventh Ward.

The electors of the Eleventh ward are requested
to meet at 100 Ferry street Monday evening, Noven
Der 2Sth at z As O'Clock sharp for the purpose OF
eIecting delegates to the town convention, and also
to nomin ate one alderman and three councllmen
who will represent the ward in next months cleo
ton. Full attendance desired.
f. S. HAMILTON, Chairman.
NJaU- Haven Nov 1887.
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Thirteenth Ward.

The Republican electors of the Thirteenth ward
are requested meet at the drug store in WestvlIe
on Monday November 29th, at 7:3o O'Clock p. M,
TO elect two delegates to the town convention.
Per order Ward Committee,
D. C. Monsoon Chairman
Morning journal and courier., 1887-11-23
POLITICAL.

The chairmen of the Republican ward committees
in the several wards in the city and town of New
Haven are hereby notified to call meetings of the
Republican electors in each ward or before Mon
day, the 2SIh day of November, 1887, for the pur-
pose of eectiDg delegates to the town convention
(which will be called later; also to nominate alder
men and counciImen for the several wards in the
city. The :entaion of each ward for the town
con ention is as follows